MDA Tourney - October 18,19,20

[JohnR]

OK - I have had several people inquiring about the MDA Shore Tourney out of Weekapaug B&T coming up in 2 weeks. S-B will pay the entry fee and field a team for this tourney so I'm wondering who can participate.

The meat of the tourney is just that, meat ... The team with the heaviest combined 3 bass and 3 blues winds. This is not an individual but a team tourney... I'll put the details down below...

There is also a breakfast on Sunday at the Andrea Hotel, let me know if you might do that so I can get a # out...

Thanks,

John

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“ THE SURF FISHING CLUB CHALLENGE “

STRIPED BASS - BLUEFISH – SURF FISHING TOURNAMENT

This TOURNAMENT known as the MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association) was established 10 years ago. The main purpose is bringing together Atlantic coast Surf Fishing Clubs, in an effort to unite members from different clubs and regions, to meet each other, discuss fishing and conservation of their respective areas. All proceeds are donated to the MDA in the name of Surf Fishing.

DATE AND TIME:

Start - Friday October 18, 2002 - 10:00 PM

Ends - Sunday October 20, 2002 - 9:30 AM

FISHING AREA:

Napatree Point RI to Narragansett RI

RULES:

There will be 3 divisions:
· Striped Bass Division
· Bluefish Division
· Overall Surf Club Champion

1. Striped Bass Division: Determined by the combined weight of the (3) heaviest Striped Bass entered by a participating Club.

2. Bluefish Division: Determined by the combined weight of the (3) heaviest Bluefish entered by a participating Club.

3. Surf Club Champion: Determined by the combined weight of the (3) largest Striped Bass and (3) Largest Bluefish entered by a participating Club.

4. In the event a tie occurs: The measured length of each winning fish (measured from the nose to the fork of the tail) will be added to the total weigh.




CONTEST HEADQUARTERS:

WEEKAPAUG BAIT AND TACKLE
660 ATLANTIC AVE
WEEKAPAUG RI 02891
401-322-8058
Web site: www.weekapaug.com
E-mail: donm@weekapaug.com
jwmckeough@snet.net


WEIGH IN:

1) Saturday October 19, 2002 AT 10:00 AM

2) FINAL - Sunday October 20, 2002 AT 9:30 AM

WEIGH IN NOTE:
Fish may be weighed any time at contest headquarters. Slips will be available at the Bait Shop in the event someone needs to leave before final weigh-in.

AWARDS:

A Continuing PLAQUE with the Surf Club Champion Name and year will be awarded to the winning CLUB. The winning club maintains the plaque for a period of 1 year.

Prizes awarded for the LARGEST STRIPED BASS AND LARGEST BLUEFISH if available.
· Prizes will be awarded at the fishermen’s breakfast. If any winning angler cannot attend the breakfast his or her prize will be saved for them and given to the club they represent.

A $50.00 donation is required from each club participating in the tournament. Please make checks payable to MDA.
“ THIS MONEY WILL BE DONATED TO M.D.A. “

NOTE:
The shop will be open 24 hours Friday and Saturday to accommodate one and all. Fresh coffee and food will be available to all participants courtesy of the shop.

You may contact Jim McKeough:

(e-mail me for details)

Or Weekapaug Bait & Tackle: 401-322-8058




Awards Breakfast and Presentation

There will be a fishermen’s breakfast at the Andrea Hotel at 10:00AM. We would like to have a general idea on how many club participants wish to attend the breakfast.

Motels Westerly Area

Pine Lodge Andera Hotel Ocean Blue Motel
Route 1 Atlantic Ave First St
Westerly RI Misquamicut RI Misquamicut RI
401-322-0333 401-348-8788 401-596-0721

The Country Club Inn Phil & Ann's Motel
RT 1A(Shore Rd) Old Post Rd RT 1A
Westerly RI Charlestown RI
401-348-8216 401-364-3321

Additional lodging visit: www.misqaumicut.org

Information on additional accommodations: Call Weekapaug Bait & Tackle 401-322-8058 or e-mail donm@weekapaug.com